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Define: False Information

The meaning of “False Information” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is False Information defined in a legal contract?

  • False Information means any written or verbal statement or representation of fact that is intentionally, knowingly, or without taking reasonable steps to verify, untrue. Seen in 10 SEC filings
  • False Information means any incorrect or inaccurate information. Seen in 8 SEC filings
  • False Information means information that inaccurately represents a legal or illegal transaction. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • False Information means information that is false, incorrect, untrue, or misleading in any form or substance. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • False Information means providing untrue or misleading information or representations. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • False Information means inclusion of untrue data in any form of document that is utilized to submit a claim or to request an accommodation or to avoid discipline at the workplace. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • False Information means any written, oral or representational content that is intentionally incorrect or misleading.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Employee recruitment and assessment
  • Vendor selection and evaluation
  • In executing purchases or sales
  • Entering a franchise partnership
  • Negotiating contracts
  • Proprietary Information exchange

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • False Information means a false portrayal of legal or illegal activities.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Forming joint ventures
  • Establishing shareholder rights and responsibilities
  • Setting up distributor relationships
  • Licensing intellectual property

Relevant Sectors

What is the most popular definition of 'False Information'?

False Information means any written, oral or representational content that is intentionally incorrect or misleading

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